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Lady Vols to host softball regional

A brief look of the Knoxville Regional of the NCAA softball tournament.

The Lady Vols will host a regional in the NCAA Tournament, playing its first game Friday at 2:30 p.m. EDT against Eastern Kentucky.

Tennessee (41-13) is the No. 9 national seed and has a tough road if they are going to make the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Knoxville Regional at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium features host UT, an at-large team from the Southeastern Conference, and three conference champions in the Colonels, Liberty and James Madison.

The Flames (42-13), won the Atlantic Sun Conference and will take on the Dukes (34-1) at noon EDT Friday.

James Madison won the Colonial Athletic Association title and comes to Rocky Top riding a 24-game winning streak.

Eastern Kentucky (35-15) won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

The Lady Vols played the Colonels and the Flames during the 2021 regular season.

Tennessee downed Eastern Kentucky twice, sweeping a season-opening double header on Valentine’s day. The Lady Vols won those games 13-0 and 3-2.

Tennessee also downed the Flames 6-0 on March 30 in Knoxville.

Should the Lady Vols win their bracket, they’ll potentially face No. 8 Missouri.

The Tigers took two out three from UT in an SEC series in Knoxville earlier this month.

Cutouts now available for Tennessee baseball, softball

Tennessee’s baseball and softball seasons are underway for the 2021 campaigns.

Tennessee’s baseball and softball seasons are underway for the 2021 campaigns.

With limited crowds due to the coronavirus pandemic, cutouts have been a way to fill empty seats for various sporting events.

Tennessee announced Wednesday that cutouts are now available for baseball and softball games.

UT press release:

Following the excitement and success of Tennessee Basketball’s “Cutouts at the Court” program, Tennessee Athletics is proud to launch “SPL Fans in the Stands” at Softball and “CutOUTS at the Volgame” at Baseball this spring.

Both Cutout programs provide Vol and Lady Vol fans the opportunity to purchase a custom photo cutout to be featured behind home plate during Southeastern Conference games.

Due to attendance limitations and physical-distancing seating measures at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium and Lindsey Nelson Stadium this spring, “SPL Fans in the Stands” and “CutOUTS at the Volgame” ensure that Tennessee fans near or far can be at the ballparks for all the best SEC action. Big Orange fans can order cutouts of themselves, family members and even pets to show off their Volunteer pride at 2021 SEC Softball games or 2021 SEC Baseball games.

Come out to the VOLgame or get LOCO with the Lady Vols this spring by securing a seat for your Cutout today. “SPL Fan in the Stands” and “CutOUTS at the Volgame” are available for purchase for only $40. After placing your order, you will receive an important confirmation email from VolsTix@utk.edu with instructions and guidelines attached on how to upload your photo.

To purchase your “CutOUT at the Volgame” at Tennessee Baseball, Click HERE.

More details will be communicated at the end of each season regarding available options to pick up or ship your Cutout so that you can show-off your Big Orange Pride at home.

PLEASE NOTE: Cutouts from Thompson-Boling Arena are not transferable due to variances in seat sizes.

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Lady Vols sweep EKU on the diamond

Tennessee opens season by besting Eastern Kentucky in softball double-header.

After nearly a full calendar year away from the diamond, the University of Tennessee softball team made a triumphant return Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Vols saw their first action in 342 days after last season was prematurely ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic last March.

They also had to wait a little longer to get the 2021 campaign underway as their season-opening tournament was rained out Friday in Conway, South Carolina.

UT’s coaching staff scheduled a double-header Sunday against Eastern Kentucky. Tennessee swept the twin bill against the Colonels, 10-0 and 3-2, at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The day marked Tennessee’s first-ever season-opener at home.

In the opener Sunday afternoon, the Lady Vols ended things early as they run-ruled Eastern Kentucky, 10-0.

In that game, the Lady Vols clubbed four home runs as Kiki Milloy, Ally Shipman, Ashley Morgan and Ivy Davis all went deep for Tennessee, which scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning and added eight more during the third frame.

In the circle, Ashley Rogers, who missed the abbreviated 2020 campaign due to injury, returned and was impressive as she hurled a complete game and surrendered one hit and two walks, while matching a career-high with 13 strikeouts.

In the second game, Shipman homered for the Big Orange (2-0), which nabbed a comeback win with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Bailey McCachren started and went five innings and capturing a victory in the circle. She went five innings and surrendered two runs, two hits and two walks. She fanned three EKU hitters before giving way to Rogers, who tossed a pair of scoreless innings in relief. She struck out five in her second appearance of the day.

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Lady Vols take down Kentucky

Recapping the Lady Vols’ 70-53 victory over Kentucky Sunday.

The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team found its way back into the win column Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Vols, ranked 25th in the nation, picked up a 70-53 Southeastern Conference victory over No. 12 Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena.

UT (10-3, 4-1 SEC) entered the contest after a, 67-61, loss to Connecticut on Thursday.

The Lady Vols darted out to a 27-22 lead at halftime and never looked back against the Wildcats (11-4, 3-3).

Tennessee had four players post double figures in the scoring column as center Tamari Key led the way with 19 points.

Rennia Davis posted a double-double, scoring 13 points and pulling down a game-high 20 rebounds. She also had four assists for the Lady Vols, who had an 18-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Rae Burrell had 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Kasi Kushkiuah scored 11 points, all after halftime.

Chasity Patterson led the Wildcats with 15 points.

Rhyne Howard, a Cleveland product, Bradley Central graduate and 2020 SEC Player of the Year, scored 15 points. Robyn Bennett finished with 11 and Knoxville native and Fulton High School graduate finished with seven points.

Tennessee held former Lady Vol Jazmine Massengill scoreless in the contest.

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Lady Vols outlast LSU, 64-63

Recapping Lady Vols’ victory over LSU Sunday.

The Lady Vols made a trip to Baton Rouge and left with the narrowest of victories Sunday afternoon, edging LSU, 64-63, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

It was Tennessee’s first win over the Tigers (4-6, 2-2 SEC) on the road in its last four tries.

It was also a game that featured head coaches Kellie Harper and Nikki Fargas. Harper and Fargas both played for the legendary Pat Summitt at Tennessee.

Junior Rae Burrell scored 18 points to pace Tennessee (8-1, 2-0). She also had three rebounds and three blocks for the Lady Vols.

Tamari Key scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds for UT, which overcame a first-quarter deficit to take a 33-32 lead at halftime.

Jordan Horston finished with 12 points and Kasi Kushkitua chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds. Rennia Davis scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds.

LSU’s Khayla Pointer led all scorers with 25 points.

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UT News: November 21, 2019

UT News: November 21, 2019

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The Tennessee Volunteers basketball program — both men and women — remain unbeaten after after the guys handily defeated the Alabama State Hornets last night, keeping Vols athletics on its current roll. Coming up this weekend, the football team will get its chance to continue the winning trend when it faces the Missouri Tigers on the road, and the swimming and diving team hosts the Tennessee Invitational over the course of three days beginning today. There is plenty on tap as the week winds down for Vols fans, and the teams are ready.

Vols are practicing at their best

The biggest news on the gridiron has been the Vols’ preparation for what amounts to a must-win game if Tennessee wants to keep its bowl hopes alive. According to head coach Jeremy Pruitt, the boys are putting in the work, and it appears to be paying off.

“The last two days have been our best practices all year here in the season and I like the way we practice. Our guys seem to be gaining some confidence, and I’m talking about confidence in what they’re doing. That comes with age and experience. We’ve got to take it from the practice field and take it to a Saturday.”

Pruitt added that the bye week allowed players who have been banged up a little more time to get back up to speed.

“We got guys that our banged up from the last game, but having a week off we tried to get them ready to play, but at the same time use common sense. There might be a couple of guys that might be a little bit limited, but we should have everybody ready to play.”

This news should be extremely encouraging to Vols fans, as the team appears to be peaking as the season wanes. Hopefully, the fruits of UT’s labors will be reaped on Saturday.

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